Graduate Courses in Special Education (EDSP)

EDSP 200 -
Contemporary Issues

Designed so that its content and structure may accommodate special issues not especially appropriate within the boundaries of an existing course. Prerequisite: Twelve hours in education and related areas.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 201 -
D2:Foundations of Special Ed

Examination of historical and current trends in the treatment of individuals with disabilities including effects of discrimination, advocacy, litigation, legislation and economic considerations on educational services and community inclusion. Prerequisite: Twelve hours in Education and related areas, or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 202 -
Severe Disabil Char&Intervent

Physical, sensory, health, intellectual and behavioral characteristics of developmental disabilities. Educational approaches and supports from various professional disciplines to educate students with severe disabilities. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 216 -
Curr&Insruct in Special Ed

Introduction to curriculum and instruction for individuals who present academic and behavioral challenges. Emphasis on assessment, evaluation, curriculum, instruction, theories of learning and social development. Pre/co-requisite: Instructor Permission.

Students apply principles of learning and social development to improve academic and social skills of all individuals with a focus on those who present academic and behavioral challenges. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 228 -
Adv Methods & Instr Special Ed

Students apply advanced principles of behavior analysis in the development and implementation of instructional programs for learners with moderate and severe disabilities. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and introductory behavior analysis course.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 280 -
Assessment in Special Ed

Course covers assessment knowledge and skills essential for special educators, including test selection, administration and scoring, and legal issues related to special education assessment. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Program in Special Education or permission of the Instructor.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 290 -
Early Lit and Math Curriculum

Study of curriculum and technology areas related to development, adaptation, and assessment of early literacy and mathematics instruction for elementary age students with disabilities. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 295 -
Laboratory Exp in Education

Supervised field work designed to give students experience in specialized areas for their professional development. Prerequisite: Permission of the Coordinator of Professional Laboratory Experiences.

Credits: 6.00

EDSP 296 -
Laboratory Exp in Education

Credit as arranged.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 297 -
Adolescent Lit & Math Curric

Development, adaptation and assessment of literacy and mathematics curriculum for adolescent age students with disabilities. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.

Normal development - birth through six years, developmental disorders, disabilities, medical/health considerations. Management of significant disabilities through the employment of such procedures as handling, positioning, and feeding. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 305 -
Res Dev&Coll:Fam/Sch/Com/Agncy

An overview of collaborative teaming, function assessment and Vermont's System of Care for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. A practicum experience is included. Prerequisite: BA.

Curricular and assessment areas essential to education of students with disabilities. Development, adaptation of curricula and assessment in early education, elementary and secondary and adult levels for mild, moderate, and severe disabilities. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 311 -
Curr & Tech in Spec Education

Curricular and assessment areas essential to education of students with disabilities. Development, adaptation of curricula and assessment in early education, elementary and secondary and adult levels for mild, moderate, and severe disabilities. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 312 -
Adv Behavior Prin in Spec Ed

A survey on behavior theory and research applications for learners with learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders, and multidisabilities. Prerequisite: Acceptance to M.Ed. program or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 313 -
Adv Behavior Prin in Spec Ed

A survey on behavior theory and research applications for learners with learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders, and multidisabilities. Prerequisite: Acceptance to M.Ed. program or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 319 -
Intern Sp Personnel in Spec Ed

Students will undertake an approved internship in an institution which reflects the particular area of interest and needs of the student. Prerequisite: Permission. for special education services. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 6.00

EDSP 322 -
Intern: Triadic Model Consult

Competency-based instruction in oral and written communication, consultation, and workshop level training is provided. Students apply the consultation model in an educational setting. Prerequisite: EDSP 310, EDSP 312, or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 323 -
Intern: Systems Development

Competency-based instruction in planning for system level development and change. Students apply systems theory in an educational setting. Prerequisite: EDSP 310, EDSP 312, or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 380 -
Professional Problems in Educ

Designed to cover selected educational problems in depth. The major emphasis will be on intensive and critical analysis of the literature and practice in a given area.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 386 -
Intern:Mgmt Lrng Env for Hdcpd

Implementation of data-based individualized education in one-to-one, small group, and large group instruction for severely disabled student(s) in special or regular classrooms. Prerequisite: EDSP 217, EDSP 290, EDSP 228 or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 387 -
Collaborative Consultation

Adult development and group dynamics theory provide the knowledge base for collaborating with parents and teachers to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Cross-listed with: EDLP 387, EDSS 387.

Credits: 3.00

EDSP 391 -
Master's Thesis Research

Thesis topic must be approved by a faculty committee.

Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

EDSP 397 -
Problems in Education

Individual work on a research problem selected by the student in consultation with a staff member. Prerequisite: Twelve hours in education and related areas; endorsement by a sponsoring faculty member.